"myrmomancy" meaning in All languages combined

See myrmomancy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Ancient Greek murmekes, "ants". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} myrmomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by interpreting the appearance and behaviour of ants, especially their eating habits. A type of augury. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Categories (lifeform): Ants

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